The 19 cats of the Mexican presidential palace that made history: a law guarantees them shelter and food for life. The president of Mexico declared Bowie, Nube, Coco and other felines that live in the Executive headquarters as “living fixed assets” There “they arrive at meetings, interviews and walk in front of the cameras” with a guaranteed future.

They stroll through the palace gardens stalking pigeons and make star appearances at televised press conferences. Some are named after artists, like Bowie, an orange tabby that pays homage to rock star David Bowie.